In order to balance the budget, do you support reducing defense spending?

No

In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?

Other or expanded principles

It is time to stop borrowing money from future generations, as these actions do not lead to long-term growth and economic stabilization. The solution to our problems will require dramatic action and shared sacrifice. The sheer scope of our fiscal situation means every part of our government ledger sheet must be scrutinized.

Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?

Other or expanded principles

I support full and immediate disclosure of campaign contributions and spending. We need campaign finance reform that will end special treatment and apply the same rules equally to all individuals, corporations and others.

Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?

Yes

Do you support lowering taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?

Yes

Do you support providing tax incentives to businesses for the purpose of job creation?

Other or expanded principles

I support redesigning the tax code with an emphasis on broadening the base, reducing complexity, lowering rates, eliminating anti-competitive provisions, and unleashing economic growth. Our tax code is far too long, complex and anti-competitive to serve as the long-term foundation for the economic growth our country needs.

Some federal spending, such as infrastructure investments, provide economic growth and are appropriate federal expenditures.

Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?

No

Do you support increased regulations on the hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”) industry?

Other or expanded principles

A comprehensive national energy policy must contain an all-of-the-above approach and embrace technological solutions to enhance security and lower costs, including hydropower and nuclear. A robust policy should have cost-effective renewable options, not government-chosen solutions.

The appropriate level of regulation on hydraulic fracturing should be determined at the state and local level.

We should be making clean energy less expensive, not making traditional energy more expensive. We need more innovation and less regulation. Clean energy is about more than just wind and solar. Our country should pursue its own clean energy agenda that embraces technological solutions to enhance security and lower costs, including hydropower and nuclear. A robust policy should have cost-effective renewable options, not government-mandated solutions.

Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?

Other or expanded principles

A rational immigration policy must be built on several important principles. The United States must commit the resources necessary to have the strongest border enforcement realistically possible. Our immigration system must not grant amnesty to those who enter our country illegally. Guest worker programs must assure that American citizens have the first right to access available jobs. And, an efficient and workable guest worker program must be developed that will provide employers with a reliable, verifiable and legal system to identify guest workers who are legally in the country.

Please explain in a total of 100 words or less, your top two or three priorities if elected. If they require additional funding for implementation, please explain how you would obtain this funding.

(1) Address the ever-increasing debt and deficit, stop government’s out-of-control growth and intrusion into our lives so that government adheres to the constitution and promotes individual liberty and responsibility.
(2) Get people back to work by decreasing taxes, federal spending and regulations that burden our economy.
(3) Work for commonsense solutions to protect and properly manage our natural resource heritage.